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Firefox Download Day

Firefox wants to set a Guinness World Record for the most software downloaded in 24 hours on June 17, 2008. And I have just pledged to download my most favorite browser to help make it come true. As of this writing, 876,074 people from all corners of the globe have already vowed to download Firefox [...]

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The Blogger’s Prayer in the Mangyan Language

Mahal Makakaako kawo gid ti maawaon, totoo ag mapagmahal sa kanmi, maghagad kami kanmu awat na pabaskugun kanmi pagsarig ag pagmahal sa kanmu, bilang usa ka blogger’s. Mana inda ay magamit gid nimi angay sa Kanmu pagkaibgan, mana maging blogger’s kami katotohanan ag manpalagnap kapayapaan.

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FaithCasting

I  had the opportunity to share my insights on how social networking can be used in the work of evangelization during the 4th John Paul II Catechetics-Youth Ministry Conference yesterday afternoon in Makati. Most of the participants were nuns, priests, seminarians and youth ministers. The main theme of the conference is “Communicating the Word of [...]

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The Blogger’s Prayer in Kinaray-a

Amay namon, ikaw ang pinakamaloloy-on, masarigan kag mapinalangga-on. Ginapangayo namon sa imo nga dugangi ang amon pagtuo kag paghigugma kanimo agud nga magamit namon ang “blogging” bilang kasangkapan para matupad ang imong mga katuyuan. Kabay nga himu-on mo kami nga mga “bloggers” kang kamatuuran kag manog pahayag kang paghidaet.

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FOSS and Option for the Poor

Christians worldwide are called to follow Jesus’ example of showing preferential concern for the poor. This means that as Christ’s followers, they are called to respond to the needs of all, especially the marginalized and the most vulnerable. The philosophy of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) is based on cooperation, common good and mutual [...]

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Oración del Blogger

Tú que eres tan compasivo, fiel, amoroso; Tú eres nuestro Padre. Te pedimos que engrandezcas nuestra fe y nuestro amor hacia ti, y así podamos usar los blogs como instrumentos para cumplir con tus propósitos. Debemos convertirnos en bloggers de verdad y promotores de la paz.

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Pope’s Messages Via SMS

Almost everybody now has a mobile phone, so why not turn that to the Church’s advantage? I think this is the question that the leaders of the Catholic Church in Austria asked themselves when they wanted to find an innovative way to disseminate the messages of Pope Benedict XVI. The Austrian church has recently launched [...]

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Finally, A Catholic Video Sharing Site

Finally, a Catholic YouTube-like video sharing site is launched today. It is called lovetobecatholic.com and its goal is to “provide a safe and entertaining place for people to access Catholic content on demand, 24/7.” It has always been a challenge to do a ministry that is both cool and relevant to those the Catholic Church [...]

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A Search Engine For Your Favorite Bible Verses

By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” This is one of my most favorite verses in the bible but just a while ago I was having a hard time locating it. You must have experienced this too. You are looking for your favorite bible passage. [...]

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Using Facebook To Recruit Future Priests, Brothers & Nuns

Being active in social networks like Facebook is a good way for vocation promoters to attract potential aspirants to the priesthood and religious life nowadays. A good example is Sister Tracy Dugas, who has been using Facebook “to make herself accessible to those contemplating a commitment to Jesus Christ.” Most of the more than 39 [...]

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